Persistent earworm alert XXXVII

For the last two weeks, Rick Nelson's "Garden Party," an account of his not-so-warmly-received concert performance at Madison Square Garden, has run through my mind.  Fortunately for Nelson, that sour experience gave him the makings of a big hit in 1972.  I've always liked the portion of the chorus in which he sings, "You see, you can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself."  Those are words by which to live, especially when you pursue anything artistic.  Inevitably, the audience's response will be subjective.  Nelson's matter-of-fact, "Oh, well" approach to the vocals is more effective than a venomous approach would have been.  It's a smart way to convey a smart perspective.